The Perfume Library

Bois Impérial (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Essential Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Essential Parfums Bois Impérial Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and spicy woody unisex scent built around Thai basil, Sichuan pepper and Haitian vetiver. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evening and night out sit further back. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters read it as masculine, though a good share call it modern. The notes have no top, heart or base split, so it reads as one piece. Thai basil and Nepalese sichuan pepper bring coolness and spice, while Akigalawood® and Georgywood® form a woody frame. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli round it out with an earthy depth. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and slightly synthetic wood.

Myslf

7.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Myslf is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot leaf and Calabrian bergamot with Tunisian orange blossom absolute, settling on patchouli and woods. Citrus and fresh accords lead: the two bergamot notes give a bright start, then the orange blossom adds a soft, sweet floral touch. The base of Indonesian patchouli, woods and Ambrofix dries down spicy and woody, with a clean, synthetic edge alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Many describe it as masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Yves Saint Laurent Myslf Le Parfum and Prada Paradigme.

Eros Energy

7.5

Versace · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Versace Eros Energy is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance with a sweet, fruity edge, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, while winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions, with evening and night out further behind. It reads masculine and modern. It opens on a bright citrus layer of Peruvian lime, blood orange, lemon, bergamot and grapefruit. In the heart, pink pepper and blackcurrant add a light fruity sweetness and some spice. The base of oakmoss, musk and patchouli settles the scent on a woody, earthy footing.

Paradoxe (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Prada · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that carries a bright opening of pear and tangerine through orange blossom and jasmine into a sweet vanilla base. Pear, tangerine and Calabrian bergamot give it a juicy, fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and neroli build a bright floral core. Bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin soften the base with sweetness, while Ambrofix and Serenolide add a clean, synthetic finish in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Valentino Voce Viva Intensa and Xerjoff Erba Pura have a close profile.

Blue Talisman (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Ex Nihilo · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with fresh, fruity bergamot, mandarin orange and pear, then softens into Georgywood® and orange blossom. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes on character lean masculine and modern, with a sizeable share calling it feminine. The top of bergamot, mandarin orange, pear and ginger gives a bright, citrusy start. The heart turns floral and woody, with aquatic and sweet tones alongside. In the base, musk, Akigalawood® and Ambrofix settle it onto a clean, woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, modern and slightly synthetic. Its profile is close to Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman and Azzaro Chrome Pure.

Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme

8.2

Gucci · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, floral start on a sweet, powdery and woody base. Nutmeg, pimento and orange blossom absolute open with a fresh, spicy lift. In the heart, osmanthus and orris butter add a soft, floral and powdery touch. The base of vanillin, patchouli and Siam benzoin sweetens the scent and closes it on a creamy, woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters point to fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, yet also suits leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and modern.

Liquide (2022)

8.4

Liquides Imaginaires · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Liquides Imaginaires Liquide (2022) is a unisex floral-spicy scent that opens on mandarin orange and saffron, then sweetens jasmine and orange blossom with vanilla, patchouli and white musk. The top holds mandarin orange and saffron, while the heart brings together carrot seed, coriander seed, jasmine and orange blossom. Cistus, white musk, vanilla and patchouli settle in the base. It reads sweet, fruity and creamy, with the spice and oriental tones sitting behind that softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. Voters most often call it masculine, followed by modern and feminine. Pana Dora Kropp Och Själ and Anfas Ishq have a close profile.

Valaya (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Parfums de Marly · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Parfums de Marly Valaya Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daily wear and the office. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. It leans towards daytime and leisure wear, and it suits the office as well. A fresh, citrusy, fruity accord sits on top: bergamot, white peach and Italian mandarin orange. The heart brings orange blossom and Haitian vetiver, with a soft, powdery floral feel. Vanilla and musk in the base sweeten it and close on a creamy note. It shares a close profile with Monkoku Luna Nectar and Prada Candy Kiss.

Aswan

8.4

Widian · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Shine Despite Everything

8.4

Atkinsons · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Atkinsons Shine Despite Everything is a unisex scent with a floral, sweet and gourmand character, whose spicy and woody touches suit autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with turmeric seeds, pimento and Somalian frankincense, a warm, spicy start. Towards the heart, caramel and Iris germanica come forward, and the sweetness turns powdery and creamy. In the base, coumarin, Bourbon vanilla and Akigalawood® close the gourmand structure with a woody warmth.

Paradoxe Intense

7.2

Prada · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Prada Paradoxe Intense is a fresh, floral and fruity feminine scent, softened by sweet and powdery touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, and it is picked mostly for nights out and evenings. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. It opens bright with bitter orange bud, Calabrian bergamot and pear. In the heart, moss, Moroccan neroli and jasmine add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, Moxalone®, Serenolide and Ambrofix settles it into a sweet, powdery finish. Its profile is close to Justin Bieber Someday (Eau de Parfum) and Ulric de Varens UDV pour Elle.

Versace pour Femme Dylan Purple (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Versace · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Versace pour Femme Dylan Purple Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent with a fruity sweetness and a synthetic sheen, light and modern in character and aimed at women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, while winter lags well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings; most voters call it feminine, though a good number find it modern. It opens with Italian bitter orange, Italian bergamot Orpur® and pear juice, a fresh and juicy start. In the heart, purple freesia and Pomarose® bring a floral, lightly sweet tone, joined by Mahonial®. The base of Viginia cedar Orpur®, Belambre® and ISO-E-Super settles it on a woody footing. Prada Paradoxe and Afnan Perfumes Turathi Electric have a close profile.

Musc K

8.1

Ella K Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ella K Parfums Musc K is a fresh, powdery musk with a soft floral and woody side and only light sweetness, worn as a unisex scent. It opens with pink pepper, white pepper and sea daffodil, a spicy and fresh start. Cedarwood, mangrove wood and orris butter in the heart set it on a woody, powdery footing. The base of white musk, Haitian vetiver and Ambrofix finishes soft and creamy. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc (Eau de Parfum) and Glossier You (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Future Memories

7.5

Byredo · 2026

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Byredo Future Memories is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green opening to a powdery, creamy sweetness, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with aldehydes, blackcurrant and galbanum, which give it a fresh, green start. In the heart, orange blossom, labdanum, vanilla and orris butter pull it towards a powdery, resinous side. It dries down to a creamy, sweet base of Bourbon vanilla, musk and vanilla liqueur, with spicy and smoky touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out and evening wear stand out, while summer is the least chosen season. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, and a modern character reads at least as strongly. Celine Nightclubbing and Jo Malone Cade & Cedarwood have a close profile.

Demon Dancer

7.9

Ex Nihilo · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer is a unisex fragrance that ties the freshness of peppermint, blood orange and bergamot to the soft fruitiness of orange blossom and blackcurrant. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn comes third, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evenings. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, and it is most often called modern. The top of peppermint, rhubarb, bergamot and blood orange opens fresh, green and citrusy. In the heart, orange blossom and blackcurrant add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of musk, tonka bean and woody notes sweetens the scent and settles it into a creamy, woody backdrop. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a synthetic edge.

Tobacco Chocolat

7.9

Tom Ford · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Tom Ford Tobacco Chocolat is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions, while office and daily wear sit well behind. It leans masculine in character, though it reads as unisex. Tobacco absolute and dark chocolate come forward with cocoa butter absolute, and Peru balsam softens them with a resinous warmth. Patchouli and Akigalawood® give it a woody frame, while orange adds a light lift to the sweetness. The gourmand and spicy accords meet on a creamy base.

She Was an Anomaly

6.9

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Etat Libre d'Orange She Was an Anomaly is a fresh, floral scent for women, with sweetness softened by a powdery, creamy texture. Green mandarin orange brightens the opening. In the heart, iris, vanilla, plum, white blossoms and frankincense take the lead, and the floral side mixes with a spicy, slightly synthetic tone. Cedarwood, musk, ambrofix and sandalwood give the base a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Its character is mostly rated feminine. Gucci Mémoire d'une Odeur and Les Eaux Primordiales Iris Palladium have a close profile.

Turathi Electric

7.6

Afnan Perfumes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Afnan Perfumes Turathi Electric, a unisex release from 2025, is a fresh, citrusy scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and relaxed hours. Bergamot, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange give the opening a bright citrus lift, while pear adds a soft fruity touch. In the heart, orange blossom, apple and cedarwood bring out the aquatic and floral side. The base of musk, amber and vanilla sweetens it gently, and ambrofix adds a synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. Masculine and modern votes lead on character, though some voters read it as feminine. Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman and Lattafa Pride Art of Universe have a close profile.

Explorer Extreme

7.8

Montblanc · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Montblanc Explorer Extreme is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that opens with sage and bergamot and dries down to amber, vetiver and leather. The top notes, sage and bergamot, give a fresh, citrusy start. Patchouli and Ambrofix form the heart, while amber, vetiver and leather take over the base. The accords add a fruity, sweet side, spicy and smoky tones, a synthetic sheen and a leathery edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall, spring and winter, with fewer picking summer. It spreads across occasions from daily wear to evenings, and it reads mainly masculine and modern.

Marseille

7.7

Comme des Garçons · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Marseille is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built on neroli and French soap, reading like clean skin just washed. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often as the setting. Longevity and sillage both rate as good, and it sits between masculine and feminine without leaning clearly either way. The top pairs neroli with French soap for a citrusy, fresh opening. Oranger Crystals and Petalia® add a soft floral heart. Cosmone and Ambrofix close it in the base with a creamy, powdery and slightly synthetic finish. Yves Rocher Matin Blanc and Les Eaux Primordiales Musk have a close profile.

Ambre Latte

7.1

Essential Parfums · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Essential Parfums Ambre Latte is a milky, creamy and distinctly sweet gourmand, described as unisex and best suited to the cooler months. It opens with almond milk, roasted tonka bean, vanillin and Siam benzoin. In the heart, dulce de leche, white musk, benzoin and vanilla soften that sweetness into a creamy surface. The base settles on Australian white sandalwood, and the spicy and synthetic touches keep the sugar from turning heavy. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, with a smaller share for the office. Voters call its character modern, with feminine and masculine votes close to each other.

Khamrah Waha / خمرة

6.7

Lattafa · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Khamrah Waha is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, aquatic character over a sweet, creamy base, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed settings. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn trailing behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, though evening and night-out use also get a fair share of votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it masculine and modern in nearly equal measure, with a smaller group reading it as feminine. It opens with juniper, yuzu, ginger and bergamot, a citrusy and lightly spicy freshness. The heart turns aquatic with sea salt, sage, cucumber juice and iris. In the base, musk, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten and soften the scent into a creamy warmth, while Ambrofix and Akigalawood® add a clean, synthetic edge.

Tigre du Bengale

8.3

Malbrum · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Malbrum Tigre du Bengale is a dark unisex perfume that sets a sweet, spicy core against woody, resinous, smoky and leathery tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in character, though a sizeable group reads it as feminine. Juniper and cardamom bring a spicy lift, while patchouli and labdanum ground it in earthy, resinous warmth. Burley tobacco and castoreum pull it towards smoke, leather and an animal edge, with myrrh adding depth. The overall feel is warm, sweet and dense.

Toy 2 Bubble Gum (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Moschino · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Moschino Toy 2 Bubble Gum Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet and fruity scent with a playful, youthful character, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure time and daily wear. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. Italian lemon, Italian orange and candied citrus fruits give it a bright opening. In the heart, chewing gum, blueberry and peach build a sweet, gourmand fruitiness, while Bulgarian rose and cherry blossom pull it towards a floral, powdery side. Cedarwood, musk and Ambrofix settle it onto a soft base, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Daniela Katzenberger In Love and Burberry Her (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.